22-Karat Gold Coin - Petroleum and Oil Trade (2010)

Features leading technology for a stunning black-lasered effect.Oil has been an important commodity since the early days
of North American settlement. The first notion it could be
harvested from the Canadian landscape emerged when large
quantities of bitumen were found in Alberta. In 1858, Canada’s
first oil production began at Oil Springs, Ontario.

Innovation in transportation arrived with the railway. A single
tank car could deliver large quantities safer and more efficiently
than any horse-drawn wagon. Within decades, demand
skyrocketed as Canadians embraced the automobile and farm
tractor. More than ever, oil was becoming an increasingly
significant staple of everyday life—a global reality that has
made Canada one of the world’s major oil producers.

Highlights: Handcrafted artistry and cutting-edge techniques
have produced ultra-crisp definition and relief for this coin
that distinguishes itself even more with its unique laser effect.
Struck in 22-karat gold with a mintage of only 4,000 coins
worldwide, this sixth issue in the series will be a sought-after
acquisition among collectors.

Reverse: An iconic oil plume is the focal point of this montage
that includes various elements from turn-of-the-century oil
exploration, production, storage and transportation in Canada.

This is a half of an oz (.56) of gold, with a nice design (petrol - source of wealth in Prairies.) It's a fat coin, more than twice the width of the other 24 karat one. This one is 22 karat, which is great. It's over 12 times heavier also. Also, the looks are superior. For me, 18 karat or more is the minimum in a coin, and this is verified in the marketplace in Europe, Middle East, India, Portugal, as what is acceptable. It's 41% less costly than the 1 oz 24 karat wafer, which has more gold content, and is 44% heavier, but has better looks. The black oil laser etching it redundant, but ... has the added humor.

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